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Prof.Rahul Bhartiya

Designation: Assistant Professor

Department: Civil Engineering

Email: rahulb[at]iitism[dot]ac[dot]in

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Office Number: +91-326-223-5492

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About Me: Dr. Rahul Bhartiya is currently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. He holds a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering and an M.Tech. in Structural Engineering from IIT Bombay, and earned his Ph.D. from IIT Delhi. Before joining academia, Dr. Bhartiya spent nearly a decade in the structural engineering industry, where he was involved in the design of a wide range of building projects, including high-rise, commercial, and institutional structures across India and the Middle East. His diverse industry experience complements his academic expertise, enabling him to bridge the gap between theoretical research and practical application in structural engineering.

Research Interest: Concrete Confinement Models, Concrete-filled Steel Tubular Columns, Numerical Modelling, GFRP Reinforced Concrete, Seismic Strengthening.

Curriculum
Vitae
Publications

Teaching

Undergraduate Courses

  • CEC305: Design of Steel Structures
  • CEO301: Reliability and Risk Assessment
  • CEO 303: Construction Management
  • CEC307: Structural Detailing Laboratory
  • NCEC104: Surveying Laboratory

 

Postgraduate Courses

  • NCED514: Design of Tall Buildings
  • CEC507: Computational Laboratory

Academics

B.Tech. (Civil Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

M.Tech. (Structural Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Ph.D. (Structural Engineering), Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

Position

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering                                     2022-present

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)  Dhanbad                                                                

 

Principal Engineer                                                                                                    2016 – 2019

WSP, Noida, India

 

Senior-I Engineer/Expert                                                                                        2015 – 2016

Royal HaskoningDHV, Noida, India

 

Manager - Structure                                                                                               2014 - 2015

GODREJ Properties Ltd., Gurgaon, India

 

Deputy Manager - Structure and Design                                                          2013 - 2014

M3M India Pvt. Ltd., Gurgaon, India                                                                                   

 

Sr. Project Engineer                                                                                       2012 - 2013

AECOM India Pvt. Ltd., Noida, India                                                                      

 

Structural Engineer                                                                                                 2008- 2012

Dar Al- Handasah, Pune, India

Awards and Honors

  • Excellent teaching feedback for “CEO301-Reliability and Risk Assessment” during the 2022–23 monsoon semester, acknowledged by the Director, IIT(ISM) Dhanbad
  • Led the team of 15 engineers and 5 draughtsmen in WSP India and received the “Best team award” for the year 2017
  • LEED Accredited Professional (U.S. Green Building Council) since March 2009

Publications

Books Published

Book Chapter

  • Sahoo, D. R., and Bhartiya, R. (2024). “Cyclic stress–strain model for circular concrete-filled steel tubular columns.”, Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering, Springer Nature, 511 LNCE, 113-120.

List Of Research Publications (only in Peer-reviewed Journals)

  • Rameshan, A. and Bhartiya, R. (2026), “Influence of slenderness, edge stiffeners, and built-Up configuration on axial capacity of cold-formed steel columns.” Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, in press. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSDCCC/SCENG-2400
  • Choudhary, N., Gupta, T., Dwivedi, A., Samal, B.B., Roy, P., Bhartiya, R., and Bhattacharya, B., (2026), “Peridynamics modeling and experimental investigation of wave isolation in shells and mechanical metasurfaces.” Thin-Walled Structures, 114850
  • Hassan, A., Dar, M.A., Bhartiya, R., and Bhat, J.A., (2026), “Modified concrete confinement model for multi-cell double-skin tubular columns.” Journal of Structural Design and Construction Practice, in press. https://doi.org/10.1061/JSDCCC/SCENG-2225
  • Sharma, K., Bhartiya, R., and Das, S.K., (2026), “Sustainable mortars using overburden-derived M-sand and coal bottom ash: Mechanical properties, durability and life cycle assessment.” Construction and Building Materials, 506, 144937.
  • Hassan, A., and Bhartiya, R., (2025), “Multi-cell double-skin tubular columns with rotated inner tube: axial design and testing.” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 236, 110060.
  • Hassan, A., Bhartiya, R., and Ranjan, A., (2025), “Experimental evaluation and design recommendations for stiffener placement in square double-skin tubular columns.” Mechanics of Advanced Materials and Structures, 2570523
  • Mallikarjuna, A., Yadav, D., Bhartiya, R., Oinam, R. M., and Sahoo, D. R., (2025), “Seismic retrofitting of existing non-ductile open-ground story RC frames by partial infilling with RC shear walls: Experimental study.” Engineering Structures, 335(7), 120397.
  • Sahu, S., Sahoo, D. R., and Bhartiya, R. (2025), “Lateral cyclic performance of shear-critical concrete beams reinforced with high-strength steel stirrups.” Structures, 73(3), 108380.
  • Bhartiya, R., Sahoo, D. R., and Oinam, R. M. (2023). “Cyclic axial stress-strain model for circular CFST columns under compression loading.” Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, 164, 107588.
  • Bhartiya, R., and Sahoo, D. R. (2021). “Prediction of axial compression behavior of rectangular RCFST columns with confining ties.” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 186, 106920.
  • Bhartiya, R., Oinam, R. M., Sahoo, D. R., and Utkarsh, K. (2021). “Modified confinement model for monotonic axial behavior of concrete-filled tubular columns.” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 180, 106570.
  • Bhartiya, R., Sahoo, D. R., and Verma, A. (2021). “Modified damaged plasticity and variable confinement modelling of rectangular CFT columns.” Journal of Constructional Steel Research, 176, 106426.

Papers in conference abstract volumes / presented

  • Pawar, N., Maheshwari, R., and Bhartiya, R. (2025). "Enhancing Earthquake Resistance in Reinforced Concrete Structures using Steel-Concrete Composite Columns." International Conference on Smart Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (SRISTI), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India
  • Pawar, N., Maheshwari, R., and Bhartiya, R. (2025). "Innovative use of Steel-Concrete Composite Columns for Earthquake-Resistant Open-Ground Story RCC Buildings." International Conference on Smart Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (SRISTI), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India
  • Ranjan, A., Bhartiya, R. and Hassan, A. (2025). “Post-fire Behavior of Concrete-filled Steel Tubular Columns.” International Conference on Smart Resilient and Sustainable Infrastructure (SRISTI), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, India
  • Sahoo, D. R. and Bhartiya, R., (2023), “Cyclic stress-strain model for circular concrete-filled steel tubular columns.” Second International Conference on Advances in Civil Infrastructure and Construction Materials (CICM 2023), Dhaka, Bangladesh
  • Abhilash, M., Bhartiya, R., Oinam, R., and Sahoo, D. R. (2022). “Comparative study on mitigation of soft storey effects by FRP wrapping and addition of shear-walls.” Proc., Socio-Technological Aspects of Seismic Disaster and its Mitigation (STASDM), IIT Guwahati, India
  • Bhartiya, R., Sahoo, D. R., and Oinam, R. (2020). “Influence of length-to-depth ratio on monotonic compression behaviour of concrete-filled tubular columns.” Proc., fib Symp. 2020: Concrete Structures for Resilient Society, Shanghai, China, 392–398.

Patents

  • Bhartiya, R., and Hassan, A., (2025), “A method of constructing advanced rotated multi-cellular double skin tube columns (RMCDSTCs) for enhanced structural performance.” Indian Patent Application Publication No. 202531071018 A,  published on August 1, 2025.

Projects & Activities

Sponsored Research Projects (External Funded)

  • Design of Mechanical Metasurfaces for Wave Isolation Applications by Developing a Large Deformation Peridynamics Shell Model | Role: Co-PI | Sponsoring Agency: Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB), DRDO, India | Status: Ongoing (2025–2028)
  • Design of Multi-stable Variable Stiffness Composite Shells for Morphing Applications | Role: Co-PI | Sponsoring Agency: Aeronautics Research and Development Board (AR&DB), DRDO, India | Status: Ongoing (2023–2026)
  • Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Composite under Fire Loading | Role: PI | Sponsoring Agency: IIT (ISM) Dhanbad (Faculty Research Scheme – Seed Grant), India | Status: Completed (2024–2025)
  • Feasibility Study of M-Sand from Coal OB | Role: Co-PI | Sponsoring Agency: Tata Steel, India | Status: Completed (2022–2023)

Consultancy Project

  • Structural Stability Assessment/Audit of Existing Hostel Building no. 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 of NIT Durgapur, West Bengal| Role: Co-PI | Client: CPWD, NIT Durgapur Division, Durgapur | Status: Completed
  • Design Validation of Structural Pulley Frames, Drive Base Frames & Associated Civil Foundations of Downhill Conv. No. 28 & 29 Phase II| Role: Co-PI | Client: Merit Technologies India Ltd., Chennai | Status: Completed
  • Proof Checking for Design and Drawings of 23 MLD Sewerage Treatment Plant in Ramgarh Town, Jharkhand| Role: Co-PI | Client: M/s Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd., Ramgarh | Status: Completed
  • Proof Checking for Design and Drawings of Networks Pipeline and Interception Diversion Inclusive of IPS for STP and I&D Project | Role: Co-PI | Client: M/s Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd., Ramgarh | Status: Completed
  • Proof checking for structural design and drawings of two buildings of NMDC 2 MTPA Pellet Plant at Nagarnar | Role: PI | Client: M/s Engineering Design Research Centre, L&T Limited | Status: Completed
  • Proof checking for design and drawings of Phase-1 of Medical College at Bihar | Role: PI | Client: M/s Design Associates Inc, Noida | Status: Completed
  • Design Validation of Newly Erected Structural Pulley Frames, Drive Base Frames & Associated Civil Foundations of Downhill Conv. No. 28 & 29 | Role: Co-PI | Client: N.M.D.C, Bacheli | Status: Completed
  • Proof Checking for Design and Drawings of 17 MLD Sewerage Treatment Plant in Ramgarh Town, Jharkhand | Role: Co-PI | Client: M/s Enviro Infra Engineers Ltd., Ramgarh | Status: Completed
  • Vetting of Intake Arrangement Drawings at Rukka Dam, Ranchi, Jharkhand | Role: Co-PI | Client: M/s Mata Rani Constructions Pvt. Ltd., Ranchi | Status: Completed
  • Structural Safety Audit and Disability Audit of ESIC Hospital Building with Staff Quarters at Maithan, Dhanbad | Role: Co-PI | Client: ESIC Regional Office, Ranchi | Status: Completed

Membership of Scientific Societies

Member, Indian Society of Earthquake Technology (ISET)

Other Academic and Administrative Activities

Administrative Positions:

At Institute Level

  • Professor-in-charge Infrastructure (Civil), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, July 2025- present
  • Faculty-in-charge Infrastructure (Civil), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Oct 2023-June 2025
  • Coordinator Infrastructure (Civil), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, Sep 2022-Oct 2023

 

At Department Level

  • Member, Department Undergraduate Committee (DUCG), 2022- 2024 and 2024-2026
  • Member, Departmental Purchase Advisory Committee (DPAC), Civil Engineering, FY 2024-2025, FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027

 

Outreach Activities:

  • Coordinated a two-day workshop on "Recent Advancements and Best Practices in Civil Engineering with Emphasis on Application of High-Strength Reinforcement Bars in Concrete Construction", fully sponsored by TATA TISCON, as part of the institute’s Centenary Celebrations, held on 3rd–4th January 2025.
  • Co-coordinated a two-day workshop on "Advances in Application of High-Strength Reinforcement Bars in Construction of Concrete Structures", fully sponsored by TATA TISCON, as part of the institute’s Centenary Celebrations, held on 13th–14th November 2025.

 

Guidance

Post-doctoral Fellow

  • Dr. Aamir Hassan – Multicell Concrete-Filled Steel Tubular Columns
    Ph.D.: NIT Srinagar | Tenure: Oct 2024 – Nov 2025

Doctoral Students

  • Ms. Neha Mohansingh Pawar – Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Hybrid Buildings under Lateral Loading
    Joined: Aug 2022 | Status: Ongoing
  • Mr. Ashutosh Ranjan – Behaviour of Steel-Concrete Members under Fire Loading
    Joined: Jan 2023 | Status: Ongoing
  • Mr. Nikhil Ashokrao Ghate – Structural Response of GFRP Reinforced Concrete Members
    Co-supervisor: Prof. Satadru Das Adhikary | Joined: Jul 2023 | Status: Ongoing
  • Mr. Laxmi Narayan Pandey – Coursework
    Joined: June 2025 | Status: Ongoing
  • Mr. Ankaj Kumar – Coursework
    Co-supervisor: Prof. Pranesh Roy| Joined: Oct 2025 | Status: Ongoing

Master's Students

  • Mr. Nirbhay Kumar Prasad – Numerical Analysis of Cold-Formed Steel-Concrete Composite Beam
    Year: 2026 | Status: Completed
  • Ms. Anjana Rameshan – Numerical Analysis of Cold-Formed Steel Channel Section Under Axial Compression
    Year: 2025 | Status: Completed
  • Mr. Rishi Maheshwari – Enhancing Seismic Performance of Open-Ground Storey Buildings by Using Steel-Reinforced Concrete Columns
    Year: 2024 | Status: Completed
  • Mr. Dhananjay Kumar Singh – Coal Mines Overburden as an Environmentally Friendly Alternative of Natural Sand in Concrete Mixtures: Feasibility and Performance Study
    Year: 2024 | Status: Completed
  • Mr. Gaurav Kumar – Production of Sustainable Concrete by Using Demolished Structures as a Fine Aggregate
    Co-supervisor: Prof. Sanket Nayak | Year: 2023 | Status: Completed
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